Edgewater British Columbia Map

About Edgewater, British Columbia

Edgewater is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Edgewater is located at 50.6997°N, 116.1356°W.

Edgewater sits nestled at the foot of the formidable Rockies, a place where the Kootenay River, a ribbon of glacial melt and mountain secrets, carves its way through broad valleys. It lies 22.8 km north-north-west of Invermere, BC (from Invermere, BC: bearing 341°T), and is situated 9.8 km north-north-west of Radium Hot Springs. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the immense wilderness that presses in from all sides. Fields of hay and pasture stretch out, a patchwork of greens and golds under a sky that often feels impossibly vast, punctuated by the sharp, jagged peaks that rise like ancient sentinels. The character of Edgewater is one of quiet resilience, a settlement built not on grand pronouncements but on the steady, enduring work of the land and the people who tend it. The history of Edgewater is deeply intertwined with the land, its early days shaped by the logging industry that once thrummed through these valleys, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, weathered buildings and a deep respect for the forest's bounty. Later, agriculture took root, with families establishing farms that continue to feed the region, their efforts evident in the well-tended fields and the quiet hum of tractors during harvest season. The Kootenay River itself has always been more than just a waterway; it's been a source of sustenance, a highway, and a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very rhythm of life in Edgewater. While not a bustling metropolis, Edgewater possesses a distinct charm, a place where the echoes of its past mingle with the present, creating a unique sense of belonging.

About This Edgewater Map Page

Explore Edgewater, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.699722, -116.135556. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Edgewater includes the postal code (V0A), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Edgewater is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.